Five Bosnian mountaineers die during ascent of Russia's Mount Elbrus

Tragedy has struck a group of mountaineers from Bosnia and Herzegovina attempting to scale Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest peak. Five of the seven climbers have died during the ascent, according to reports from Russian media cited by Azerbaijani portal Report and Russian channel 112.

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Five of the seven mountaineers from Bosnia and Herzegovina died during an ascent of Elbrus.

The group was reportedly climbing without a professional mountain guide when they encountered severe difficulties. At an altitude exceeding 5,100 meters (approximately 16,700 feet), several members of the group began to feel unwell. One climber managed to descend the mountain alone and call for assistance, triggering a nighttime search and rescue operation.

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The group was climbing without a mountain guide.

Rescuers were able to reach and assist one other member of the group. Both survivors were handed over to medical personnel and are currently in the hospital, according to Report. The fate of the remaining five climbers was grim; their bodies were found at altitudes around 5,350 meters. Evacuation of these bodies has been hampered by adverse weather conditions.

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On the altitude of more than 5100 meters, several members felt unwell.

Search efforts continue for any other potential deceased members, though the initial reports indicate five fatalities. The incident highlights the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering, especially without experienced guides.

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One of the mountaineers managed to descend the mountain alone and call for help.